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Luciano Barbera neckwear.

I have little experience with Barbera, aside from having looked at some nice shirts/sweaters in stores I can't afford to shop at. I wasn't even aware that Barbera made ties until I came across one in a thrift store today. This tie was absolutely god awful -- it was one of the most thin ties I have ever seen, had no body, formed a poor knot, had an unattractive design, etc. Is this par for the course for Barbera neckwear? I was really surprised by this considering the accolades I have seen heaped on Barbera stuff here...

I have a few Barbera ties from the late 90's.. and they are quite good. Nice hand and heft to the silk, ties a wonderful knot, and has just the right lining thickness. Very nice ties. I haven't bought any since so I wouldn't know about the newer ones.

I have little experience with Barbera, aside from having looked at some nice shirts/sweaters in stores I can't afford to shop at. Â I wasn't even aware that Barbera made ties until I came across one in a thrift store today. Â This tie was absolutely god awful -- it was one of the most thin ties I have ever seen, had no body, formed a poor knot, had an unattractive design, etc. Â Is this par for the course for Barbera neckwear? Â I was really surprised by this considering the accolades I have seen heaped on Barbera stuff here...

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That's odd - I have a good 7-8 Barbera ties and they're all very substantial and tie a great knot.

Was it a silk tie? Most of the silk ties i've seen by barbera have been very heavy. The only thin tie i've seen by them is a linen tie that we are selling at the store i work at the is thin, but still ties up nicely.

Was it a silk tie? Â Most of the silk ties i've seen by barbera have been very heavy. Â The only thin tie i've seen by them is a linen tie that we are selling at the store i work at the is thin, but still ties up nicely.